Suspension Lifts:

How do suspension lifts work? Suspension lift kits add "lift" to your Jeep in between the axles and the frame by upgrading the suspension system, coil suspension lift kits usually come with brand new upgraded and longer coils, while kits for vehicles with leaf spring style suspensions come in the form of either "Add-a-leaf" kits or Leaf Pack kits.
Leaf pack kits come with an entire new set of leaf springs for the vehicle, while Add-a-leaf kits require you to add new springs to your existing leaf packs to upgrade the springs and lift the Jeep.

What makes a susension lift special? Beyond the springs which actually lift the Jeep, quality suspension lift kits usually benefit you more than Body Lifts or Budget Boosts because they often come with other upgraded components to offer you more performance improvements and to support the new geometries and modifications, often a good portion of the suspension system will be upgraded.

Like what? Many kits include upgraded control arms, which can help the Jeep slide over rocks easier, and can take a bit more of a beating than the stock arms. In order to give you more flex offroad, many kits also come paired with Sway Bar Disconnects which can provide impressive benefits to your Jeep. A good lift kit will also come with what you need to fight any issues it might cause with your specific vehicle, at least temporarily. For example, in the case of the TJ, driveline angles and vibrations are common issues with lifts, so many kits also come with transfer case drops to help partially correct the issues.

Long term solutions to lift-related problems do exist, such as:

• SYE Kits and CV driveshafts

So, what do Suspension Lifts get you?

• Room for bigger tires!
• A more "complete" lift than Body Lifts and Budget Boosts.
• Potentially more offroad articulation, protection, and traction.
• Suspension upgrades beyond "lifting" the Jeep, and parts to combat issues and angles.